CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, thyroid and neck

Facility: HCA Florida Largo Hospital

Billing Code: 76536 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76536
Insurance Median: $689
Cash Discount Price: $2,901
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, thyroid and neck at HCA Florida Largo Hospital is $689. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,901. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 6.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 14Th St Sw, Largo, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,901

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$689

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,901 (2716%)

Insurance Median: $689 (645%)

Cash: $2,901 (2716% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $689 (645% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 645% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 545%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$62 - $210	58%
Aetna	$92 - $1,342	86%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$96 - $322	90%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$96 - $322	90%
Freedom Health Care	$104 - $349	97%
Optimum Healthcare	$104 - $349	97%
Simply Healthcare	$204 - $689	191%
United	$218 - $2,013	204%
Molina	$252 - $1,208	236%
Avmed	$292 - $1,118	273%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$339 - $1,141	317%
Humana	$372 - $1,253	348%
Beacon Health Options	$664 - $2,237	622%
Plotkin Health	$664 - $2,237	622%
Prime Health Sheriff	$664 - $2,237	622%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$730 - $4,115	683%
Corvel Corporation	$937	877%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$937	877%
Prime Health	$956	895%
Multiplan	$996 - $3,802	932%
Evernorth	$1,062 - $3,579	994%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$2,997	2806%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,473	4188%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,901.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76536.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Largo Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76536.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.